anatomy biomechanics

trochanter

A large knobby projection on a bone can be called a:

condyle

A rounded projection that articulates with another bone is called:

supinated

In anatomical position, the forearm is in what position?

inferior

Which of the following terms means "farther from the head"?

pelvic

____ region bones: ischium, ilium, sacrum

upper

_____ extremity bones (hand, forearm, upper arm)? -radius, ulna, humerus

thigh bone

femur bone another name

circumduction

Combines flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction

extension

During the preparatory phase of an underhand softball pitch, the hand holding the ball is drawn behind the body prior to the forward swing of the arm that culminates in the release of the ball. When the hand is drawn behind the body, the shoulder is in:

anterior

In anatomical terminology, the front part of the body is called:

ulnar deviation

Movement of the hand at the wrist toward the ulnar side of the arm is:

adduction

Moving an arm (positioned laterally straight out to the side at shoulder height) back to the midline is called:

shoulder joint

Select the joint that connects the axial and appendicular skeleton:

extension

The movement to increase the angle between the thigh and lower leg is defined as knee

knee

The patella is located in the region of which joint?

dorsiflexion

What term is used to describe the motion of bringing the toes closer to the lower leg?

proximal

Which of the following describes the knee joint relative to the ankle joint?

d

Which of the following is/are true regarding anatomical reference position? a. palms face forward b. erect posture c. the starting position for describing motion d. all of above

adduction and abduction

Which of the following limb movements dominate during jumping jacks?

vertebrae

bones that make up spinal column

scapula

shoulder blade is

F

t/f the hip is distal to the knee

f

t/f the knee is proximal to the hip joint

scapula

the shoulder joint is the articulation between the humerus and the: